The next part of the story goes as follows…
Two weeks later the Argo II was ready to set sail. The day was a windy on but all in all with Apollo blessing them with many hours of hot sunshine it was ok. Percy stood looking out from the boat.
All of the seven heroes were still either packing or checking if they had all what they needed. Percy however didn't bring anything but the small box what he had in his pocket and a bag of spare clothes and some toiletries as well as his pen/sword. The box he had was something he had made since his 17th birthday just before he was kidnapped.
He opened it and inside was a sliver ring. An engagement ring, it had a small and simple diamond on it but it was beautiful. He smiled as he looked at it.
Athena had given her blessing to them to but at a price. He had given an oath to sacrifice himself for her if she was in danger. (Read 'The Oath' for when Athena made Percy make an unbreakable Oath)
Finally the horn blew and the roman campers and all the heroes climbed aboard the boat. Thunder and lightening flashed above them and the seas grew angry but then calmed down. It was if the gods were saying: 'We have your back'
Percy smiled at the thought. With final waves the boat set of travelling in the air.
Annabeth was standing by the edge of the boat when Percy found her. He walked quietly behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He felt her lean into the embrace.
He leant forward and whispered ;"Annabeth, from the day I met you I fell in love with you. Your stormy grey eyes and your princess curly blonde hair. Your spirit for things and your kind heart. Just in case I don't make it back I want to let you know that I love you so, so much." He turned her to face him and he got on one knee pulling the box out with him.
"Marry me Annabeth" he whispered opening it. Annabeth just stood there mouth agape. She nodded tears running down her face. He got up and slipped the ring on her finger. A perfect fit. She threw her arms around him and kissed him.
Clapping could be heard behind them. They turned to see Piper, Leo, Jason, Hazel, Frank and Thalia with Nico standing there.
"About time" Thalia said. She hugged the two. "Congratulations!"
That's enough for one night this will continue tomorrow now of to bed. He walked of not looking back at the campers. What they didn't see were the two lovers holding hands behind them. Two souls. Two ghosts. Two dead. They were Annabeth and Percy. Smiling at the memory of being in love.